A mommy makeover is a unique and individualized collection of cosmetic procedures performed at the same time to help restore your pre-pregnancy body contours. While designed for the mom after childbirth, a mommy makeover classically includes abdominal body contouring and breast surgery, whether a breast lift, augmentation or even a breast reduction.
But a mommy makeover isn’t limited to mothers and can be an ideal surgical option after significant weight loss as well. But the question is, what age is best for a mommy makeover? Can you be too young or too old for the procedure?
The 20s
In your 20s, the collagen and elastin of youthful skin often makes surgical remedies unnecessary. In addition, an abdominoplasty is typically done after a woman is done being pregnant. For those women in their 20’s who are certain they don’t want any more children, a mommy makeover can be a good option.
The 30s and 40s
If there is an “ideal” age for a mommy makeover, it would be in your 30s or 40s. At this age, you likely have your family and are not planning on another baby. Your children are likely a little older, making it easier for you to set time aside for the recovery necessary after a mommy makeover.
In addition, at this age, you may be showing the early signs of aging that may also be addressed with a mommy makeover. Health concerns are not usually a factor in this age group, and, while your collagen and elastin production are reduced, you can still heal quickly after a procedure.
The 50s and Older
Just because you have hit your 50s, doesn’t mean a mommy makeover is out for you. A good number of our mommy makeover patients are 50 and over, and well into their 60s. As long as you are in good health, a mommy makeover can help restore body contours and address signs of aging, allowing you to turn back the clock just a little bit.
You don’t have to limit yourself to the typical mommy makeover procedures. Instead, your makeover can focus on popular procedures for older women, such as a facelift, neck lift, and eyelid surgery.No matter how old you are, Dr. Chang and the team at Columbia Aesthetic can help you achieve your body contouring and anti-aging goals. To learn more about a mommy makeover and see if you are a good candidate, call 410-740-9330 to schedule a consultation today.
Author: Dr. Eric Chang
Few plastic surgeons offer Dr. Eric Chang’s rare blend of impressive credentials and genuine compassion. After becoming a board-certified plastic surgeon, he returned to his home state and established Columbia Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, one of the premier cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery practices between Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
